Wildlife Tours in Sri Lanka

Local knowledge and local secrets of wildlife of Sri Lanka

Discover the natural wonders of magnificent national parks, lush jungles and rain forests, the kaleidoscope of wildlife and embark on an adventure of a lifetime with Sri Lanka Wildlife Tours offered by Best of Lanka! Best of Lanka carries a host of local naturalists and wildlife experts who know the island’s secrets wildlife, and can guide you to the right seasons and destinations which are seldom found in wildlife guidebooks. Our wildlife tours in Sri Lanka are tailor-made paying careful attention to your wildlife interest and budget.

Authentic wildlife encounters during Wildlife Tours in Sri Lanka

Witness endemic wildlife while treading watchfully through the silent forests of Minneriya National Park and Wasgamuwa National Park. Minneriya national park is especially famed for its “annual gathering” of more than 100 elephants during the July-August season. Bundala is another well-known national park famed for its abundance of birds. Yala National Park is renowned for its elusive and magnificent Leopards, as is Wilpattu National Park, the largest national park in Sri Lanka. Their exotic wildlife includes Asian Elephants, also present in throngs in Udawalawa and Gal Oya national parks, and Sloth Bears.

Montane forests such as Adam's Peak is admired not only as a nature reserve but also as a cultural hotspot. Horton Plains is home to a range of wildlife including one of the biggest Sambar species. The Knuckles Mountain range – named after its shape of a clenched fist – will fascinate you with 34 peaks, cascading waterfalls, mesmerizing landscapes and a hotpot to watch high altitude birds. Sinharaja is a primary tropical rainforest that houses more than 50% endemic flora and fauna. Rare wildlife including a wealth of birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles, insects, and amphibians are roaming around in there; feast your eyes with these uncommon species throughout the year when you visit. With all these endless wilderness offerings, we can tailor make a once in a life time wildlife tours in Sri Lanka.

The “Big Four” Wildlife Tours of Sri Lanka

Among the “Big Four” of Sri Lanka are the Leopard, Elephant, Sloth Bear and Blue Whales. Sail out from Mirissa harbour and you can encounter majestic whales and playful Dolphins. Rakawa, Tangalle is well known for its population of sea turtles.

The Ocean around the island offers you awe-inspiring sights and scenery. Part of the Big Four, blue whales and sperm whales are a vision to behold. Imagine yourself in a boat in the remarkably silent ocean when suddenly a magnificent whale emerges; the utter beauty of it will take your breath away.

The exotic wildlife Sri Lanka has to offer has no end, making Sri Lanka a very best wildlife tours destination. Kumana national park is crowned world over as a lavish bird sanctuary. Sri Lanka is home to 400 bird species out of which 33 are endemic, which makes Sri Lanka one of the best destinations for Bird Watching Tours. Immense flocks of wading birds and migratory fowl paint a picture so beautiful that one feels reluctant to take their eyes off of them.

Choose the Right Partner for your wildlife safari tour in Sri Lanka

A holiday in the Sri Lankan wildlife must be a treasured memory. This beauty and wonder will be wasted if you don’t choose the right local partner for your wildlife tours in Sri Lanka with the right knowledge and experience. Best of Lanka has the finest travel guides who are truly knowledgeable of all the fine points of wildlife tours in Sri Lanka. You are in experienced hands who are well aware of the right seasons as well as the exact spots best wildlife encounters during the wildlife tour of Sri Lanka. Their expertise will improve the likelihoods of amazing wildlife encounters you expect during the wildlife tours in Sri Lanka.

Stay in authentic wildlife safari lodges and Tented Safari Camp during your Sri Lanka wildlife safari tour

Sri Lanka wildlife tours will never disappoint you; you are in for an unmatched experience with an authentic wildlife safari tour, choices of stay – be it tented safari camps, characterful wildlife safari lodges or tree houses, and friendly, experienced company. It is very important that you are at the right place at the right time, and Best of Lanka can make it happen for you to make treasured recollections of the Sri Lankan wildlife.

Sri Lanka and Maldives Twin centre Wildlife Tours - Get up close and personal with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays in the Maldives

We offer twin centre holidays for snorkeling and diving trips to the Islands of Maldives, the oceanic paradise on earth. You will seldom encounter the pristine turquoise waters and sandy-sugar beaches such as here.

We will escort you on an unforgettable Maldives Diving Tour to marvel at the innumerable number of colourful fish teeming around vibrant coral reefs. You will get the opportunity of a lifetime to swim with the Whale Sharks and dive with the Manta Rays.

More than thousand small islands give way to the Indian Ocean in between them to perform wonders with its flora and fauna. If you prefer a Maldives diving tour, a snorkeling trip, or even a wade in to the waters in a glass-bottomed boat to behold the astoundingly colourful sea life, we can arrange it at a moment’s notice. It is the only place in the whole world to provide you with an opportunity to swim with the Whale Sharks, and dive with the extraordinary Manta Rays.

Our staff is well versed with uncrowded diving and snorkeling spots and the best places to stay during the tour. Relax in the sun, surrounded by the swaying palms on the beach. Travel in your own preferred style, taking your time, knowing that we will take you through the best options, wherever you may be, making memories worthy of a lifetime.

Snorkeling and diving in Maldives is a must-item in any tour itinerary to witness once-in-a-lifetime wonders. With Best of Lanka twin centre holidays, you will experience it in such a way that the tranquil waters and vibrant colours will stay with you for a lifetime.